Emily A. Bastian, LICSW
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Emily’s therapeutic practice is anchored in Radical Acceptance, Harm Reduction, Allyship, and the belief that given the time, resources, support and opportunity, all individuals have the ability to heal. Emily’s style has been described as safe, authentic, real, non-judgmental, straightforward, empathic and fun.
Therapeutic modalities most commonly used in Emily’s work are: Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Feminist, Humanistic, Attachment and Narrative. Creating a safe and welcoming space that is trauma-informed and non-judgmental is important in developing a therapeutic alliance in which the hard and important work can be done.
Emily also has a proven ability to support clients in accessing resources in order to meet critical needs, including shelter, housing, food, and other basic needs.
Experience
Education
- University of St. Thomas, BA
- Augsburg University, MSW
Certifications
- Minnesota Board of Social Work License # 18128
- Iowa Board of Social Work License #12410
Recognition
- 2021 Excellence in Program Innovation award for Dedication and Commitment to the addiction treatment, mental health and recovery communities. From the Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH).
Personal
Emily has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years in a variety of settings and roles. She has experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability, substance use concerns, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, chronic and terminal health diagnoses, grief and loss, secondary trauma, justice involvement and life transitions.
Emily currently lives in Minneapolis with her two big dogs. Whenever possible, Emily enjoys traveling and spending time with chosen family. Emily’s happy place is in San Diego, where she spends time with her lifelong best friend, and honorary nieces and nephews.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Humana
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Preferred One
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare
